Helen Mirren plays the role of Patricia Highsmith in the upcoming film A Talent for Murder, helmed by Anton Corbijn. Critics have described her performance as biting and abrasive. Mirren has stated Highsmith the toughest real-life individual she has ever portrayed, emphasizing her difficult personality.
Mirren and Pierce Brosnan defended actor Tom Hardy following gossip about issues during the filming of MobLand. She spoke about the role at TIFF.